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Europe and the Great Recession: is it a crisis wasted?

Dec 10, 2015 11:05 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics Economy

It is a common refrain of political strategists that you should not let a good crisis go to waste. Seven years on from the beginnings of the global financial crisis, we can make an assessment of whether that maxim was...

The 'Climate Games' aren't just activist stunts – they're politics beyond the UN

Dec 09, 2015 13:56 pm UTC| Insights & Views Politics

At the moment, most people interested in the politics of climate change (including me) are focusing on a small site in Pariss northern suburbs. This is where the COP21 negotiations are taking place. While to us this is...

US Election Series

Should voters care about candidates' religious views?

Dec 09, 2015 13:49 pm UTC| Insights & Views Law Politics

Religion is grabbing some of the biggest headlines in the current US presidential campaign. Weve heard a lot about what candidates like Donald Trump think about other peoples religious beliefs. But what about the...

Emerging Market Crisis Series

Indonesia's struggle to end corruption is hitting snag after snag

Dec 09, 2015 13:23 pm UTC| Politics

The people of Indonesia had strong hopes that President Joko Widodo (or Jokowi, as hes known) would tackle Indonesias corruption problem. But over a year into his presidency, a Transparency International report suggests...

War of Words: Jeff Bezos V/S Donald Trump

Dec 09, 2015 05:32 am UTC| Politics

Earlier this week, Twitter became battleground for Donald Trump and Jeff Bezos. GOP presidential hopeful Donald Trumpsent out several tweets on Monday against Jeff Bezos and his company: The @washingtonpost, which loses...

A delicate political equilibrium will persist in Italy

Dec 08, 2015 23:04 pm UTC| Commentary Politics

The year ahead will likely be characterized by the same delicate political equilibrium as in 2015. Political risks are multiple, but still see the balance of forces tilted on Prime Minister Matteo Renzis side. This would...

Germany’s government under scrutiny

Dec 08, 2015 22:50 pm UTC| Commentary Politics

Germanys Willkommenskultur and Chancellor Angela Merkels generous stance on the refugee movement, so prominent during the summer, are coming under pressure as the number of asylum seekers continues to rise. Between January...

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Economy

Philippine Central Bank Signals Steady Interest Rates as Inflation Rises and Growth Slows

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is expected to keep interest rates at their current levels after inflation accelerated in December while economic growth showed signs of slowing, according to BSP Governor Eli...

Asian Stock Markets Rally as Japan Hits Record Highs on Chip and AI Optimism

Asian stock markets mostly advanced on Tuesday, extending a strong regional rally driven by gains in technology and semiconductor stocks, with Japanese equities leading the surge. Japans TOPIX index climbed 1.5% to a fresh...

Oil Prices Edge Lower as Markets Weigh Venezuela Turmoil and Supply Outlook

Oil prices dipped slightly in Asian trading on Tuesday as market volatility eased and investors assessed the implications of the United States dramatic capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. While crude prices...

Asian Currencies Hold Steady as Yen Gains on BOJ Signals and Dollar Volatility Eases

Most Asian currencies traded within a narrow range on Tuesday, reflecting a cautious market mood as investors awaited key economic data from the United States and Asia. The Japanese yen remained one of the notable movers,...

UK Retail Prices Rise as Cost Pressures Threaten Further Increases in 2026

British retail prices rose at a faster pace last month, and retailers may find it difficult to prevent further price increases in 2026 as cost pressures continue to build, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC)....

Politics

Maria Corina Machado Says She Has Not Spoken to Donald Trump Since October Amid Venezuela Crisis

Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Corina Machado said on Monday that she has not spoken with U.S. President Donald Trump since October, addressing speculation about her relationship with...

UN Warns of Venezuela Instability After U.S. Capture of President Nicolas Maduro

The United Nations has raised serious concerns over growing instability in Venezuela following the United States capture of President Nicolas Maduro, an operation that has sparked sharp debate at the U.N. Security Council...

Trump Administration Denies Nation-Building Plans After Venezuela Military Operation

Republican lawmakers said President Donald Trump does not intend to occupy or engage in nation-building in Venezuela, following a classified congressional briefing on U.S. policy toward the South American country. The...

Israeli Military Launches Strikes in Lebanon Amid Ceasefire Tensions

The Israeli military on Monday launched a series of airstrikes in Lebanon, targeting what it described as Hezbollah and Hamas positions, escalating tensions despite an existing ceasefire agreement. The strikes followed...

Nicolas Maduro Pleads Not Guilty in U.S. Court After Dramatic Arrest Ordered by Trump

Former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro pleaded not guilty on Monday in a Manhattan federal court after a dramatic U.S. military operation ordered by President Donald Trump led to his capture, sending shockwaves through...

Science

Neuralink Plans High-Volume Brain Implant Production and Fully Automated Surgery by 2026

Elon Musks brain-computer interface company Neuralink is preparing for a major expansion, announcing plans to begin high-volume production of its brain implant devices and transition to a fully automated surgical procedure...

Jared Isaacman Confirmed as NASA Administrator, Becomes 15th Leader of U.S. Space Agency

The U.S. Senate has officially confirmed billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman as the new NASA administrator, making him the 15th leader in the agencys history. The confirmation, which took place on Wednesday, marks...

Senate Sets December 8 Vote on Trump’s NASA Nominee Jared Isaacman

The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee announced it will vote on December 8 on President Donald Trumps renewed nomination of private astronaut and tech entrepreneur Jared Isaacman to lead NASA. Isaacman, known for his...

NASA Cuts Boeing Starliner Missions as SpaceX Pulls Ahead

NASA has significantly scaled back Boeings Starliner program after years of technical issues and delays, announcing that the next Starliner mission to the International Space Station (ISS) will fly without astronauts. The...

Blue Origin’s New Glenn Achieves Breakthrough Success With First NASA Mission

Blue Origins massive New Glenn rocket marked a major milestone as it completed its first mission for paying customers, sending two NASA satellites toward Mars and successfully landing its reusable booster at sea. The...

Technology

AMD Unveils Next-Generation AI and PC Chips at CES, Highlights Major OpenAI Partnership

Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) took center stage at CES in Las Vegas as CEO Lisa Su unveiled a powerful new lineup of PC and artificial intelligence processors, signaling the companys aggressive push into the...

Intel Unveils Panther Lake AI Laptop Chips at CES 2025, Marking Major 18A Manufacturing Milestone

Intel has officially launched Panther Lake, its next-generation AI chip for laptops, at the CES 2025 trade show in Las Vegas, signaling a critical step in the companys turnaround strategy and its push to regain market...

Mercedes-Benz to Launch Advanced Urban Self-Driving System in the U.S., Challenging Tesla FSD

Mercedes-Benz announced on Monday that it will introduce a new advanced driver-assistance system in the United States later this year, marking a major step forward in autonomous driving technology. The system, called...

Dell Revives XPS Laptop Lineup With New XPS 14 and XPS 16 to Boost Premium PC Demand

Dell has officially revived its popular XPS laptop lineup, marking a strategic reversal just a year after retiring the premium brand. The move comes as the company seeks to stimulate demand in a sluggish global personal...

BTIG Initiates Buy on SoftBank as AI and Robotics Strategy Gains Momentum

BTIG has initiated coverage of SoftBank Group Corp. (TYO:9984) with a Buy rating, citing the Japanese investment conglomerates strong positioning at the intersection of artificial intelligence and robotics. The brokerage...